Welcome to the International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) USA Regional Site
IIMS is the leading worldwide professional body for marine surveyors. An independent, not for profit, non-political organisation, IIMS has its Head Office in the UK.
IIMS USA Regional Site
- A searchable directory of IIMS member marine surveyors throughout the USA serving the small craft and commercial shipping sectors
- Forthcoming local and international events and essential information for IIMS members in the USA
- Local and international news relevant to the marine surveying profession
- Details about the IIMS Professional Qualifications in Yacht & Small Craft and Commercial Ship marine surveying
- Information for interested individuals or organisations who wish to become an IIMS member
- Links to the IIMS Head Office in the UK
IIMS Membership
The International Institute of Marine Surveying provides a range of services to its members and welcomes new applications. IIMS Membership
IIMS Education
International Institute of Marine Surveying awards professional qualifications in yacht & p craft and commercial shipping marine surveying. IIMS Education
Local USA Maritime News
The latest posts from the International Institute of Marine Surveying USA.
Latest International News
The latest posts from the International Institute of Marine Surveying HQ.
Educational Resources
Explore our range of IIMS Professional Qualification booklets, self-help handy guides in ebook / paperback formats, and world-class marine surveying lectures and seminars with our collection of online marine surveying videos.
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Professional Qualifications
For over 15 years, the IIMS has been formally educating and training not only experienced marine surveyors, but also the next generation of surveyors too.
The Institute is the only professional body of its kind to offer and award such qualifications in marine surveying. Our top quality education programme is on a distance learning basis so studying can be done anywhere in the world.
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Latest Events
The latest local and international events from the International Institute of Marine Surveying.
Annapolis Sailboat Show
October 15, 2026 - October 18, 2026
Shipbuilding in America Conference 2026
October 20, 2026
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
October 28, 2026 - November 1, 2026
SNAME Maritime Convention 2026
October 28, 2026 - October 30, 2026
Super Yacht Americas 2026
October 28, 2026
IBIA Annual Convention 2026
November 10, 2026 - November 12, 2026
eCMID AVI validation online course (full day)
21/10/2026 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Report Writing Seminar
27/10/2026 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
YCTI – (Yacht Coatings Technical Insight course) - Two Days
03/11/2026 - 04/11/2026 - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
IIMS Türkiye Surveyor Seminar
05/11/2026 - All Day
La Quinta by Wyndham
Eskiçeşme Mh, Bardakçı Sk. No:29, 48400
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